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HB 2189

An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for definitions, for minimum wages and for exemptions.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tim Briggs and 12 co-sponsors

HB 2189 amends Pennsylvania's minimum wage law to update wage rates, worker definitions, and employer exemptions, addressing wage standards unchanged since 2009.

Resolution to discharge committee from further consideration of this bill presented
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Bill Summary · HB 2189

Legislative bill overview

HB 2189 proposes amendments to Pennsylvania's 1968 Minimum Wage Act, modifying definitions, minimum wage rates, and exemptions from wage requirements. The bill has undergone committee amendments and multiple readings in the House, currently working through the appropriations process.

Why is this important

Pennsylvania's minimum wage has remained at the federal floor of $7.25/hour since 2009, making this legislation potentially significant for hundreds of thousands of workers. Any changes to wage floors, definitions of covered workers, or exemptions directly affect labor costs for businesses and income security for low-wage workers.

Potential points of contention

  • Wage floor amount: The bill's specific minimum wage increase (not detailed in available materials) will face debate between labor advocates pushing for higher floors and businesses concerned about compliance costs
  • Exemption scope: Proposed changes to exemptions could expand or restrict which workers qualify for minimum wage protections, affecting agricultural workers, small businesses, and specific industries
  • Economic impact: Small business owners may argue about feasibility while labor advocates counter that workers need livable wages; regional cost-of-living variations complicate one-size-fits-all approach

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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